Ancient & Modern Civilization

A true antique (Latin: antiquus; 'old', 'ancient') is an item perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance, and often defined as at least 100 years old (or some other limit), although the term is often used loosely to describe any object that is old.[1] An antique is usually an item that is collected or desirable because of its age, beauty, rarity, condition, utility, personal emotional connection, and/or other unique features. It is an object that represents a previous era or time period in human history. Vintage and collectible are used to describe items that are old, but do not meet the 100-year criteria.[2]
Antiques are usually objects that show some degree of craftsmanship, collectability, or a certain attention to design, such as a desk or an early automobile. They are bought at antique shops, estate sales, auction houses, online auctions, and other venues, or estate inherited. Antique dealers often belong to national trade associations, many of which belong to CINOA, a confederation of art and antique associations across 21 countries that represents 5,000 dealers.Moderator:Moderators

COLLECTING OLD COINS FOR VALUE AND ENJOYMENT
The history of old coins and currency is vast and important. Monetary and currency changes have taken place during major world events, including the Civil War, both World Wars and the turn of the 20th century, to name a few. These rare currency items hold high numismatic value because they transcended time. Currency and old coins hold a special place in history, and they are a highly valued collectible item for any rare coin collection and investment. Coin collecting is a hobby taken up by people of all ages. Some people collect to experience history, while others try and complete a collection that was started long ago.
DETERMINING THE VALUE OF OLD COINS
Coinage throughout history changed drastically with the start of new colonies, empires and countries. American currency has seen varying periods of numismatic history that hold significance. Other periods include Ancient Greek Coins (700 B.C.-A.D. 300), Roman Republic and Roman Empire Ancient Coins (280 B.C.-A.D. 491), Medieval Collectible Coins (500-1500), Early Colonial Coins and Rare Coins (1792-1858), Civil War and the Rise of Large and Small Currency (1861-1865), and The Golden Age of Collectible Coins and Currency (1866-1933), just to name a few.Moderator:Moderators